Your contemporaries, colleagues, and friends can provide invaluable peer support especially if they have endured a similar or shared experience. Peer support is offered one-on-one or in a group setting. The most obvious benefit of receiving support from friends and colleagues is that the supporter has credibility and is trusted. It’s important for the person needing support […]

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” ~Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the Unite States (1872-1933) By Janelle Breese Biagioni To Live a Life of Service We choose to live a life of service. For some this means living a life of devotion in […]

We have always had a dog in our family. Sadly, we put our little guy down about 7 years ago and I haven’t been able to think about bringing a new dog into the family. Both of my daughters had to put their dogs down a couple of years ago and only one week apart from […]

We all have emotions, feelings, needs, wants and desires. The problem is we are not always very good at communicating what those are to others. Grief does not make it any easier either, because often we cannot even put into words what those feelings and emotions are. I have a picture of one of my […]

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About Janelle

It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share... READ MORE

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Janelle is an outstanding advocate for the people she supports. We have been colleagues in the field of brain injury for over 20 years. Her passion, commitment and devotion to those she supports is second to none. You will always want Janelle on your side. ~ Geoff Sing

I have known Janelle for 12 years both as a colleague and as a friend. She makes an incredible first impression as a woman dedicated to helping others work through and heal from profound loss – and that first impression has only ever been strengthened for me. Janelle is one of the most compassionate and non-judgemental people I have ever met. She is able to normalize the most gut wrenchin…

Janelle has a firm grip on the handle that turns the wheel of grief… ~ Andrea Gambill, Editor-in-Chief Grief Digest Magazine

Anyone reading Janelle’s book, Life Losses: Healing for a Broken Heart will be touched. Gaining insight is the beginning of understanding. Moreover, understanding can only produce compassion. Compassion for those whose world will never be the same. ~ Peg Reuther, widow

Janelle Breese has become a leading author for Lash and Associates with her expertise on grief, loss and catastrophic injury. She has a gift for blending complex clinical information on psychosocial issues with the nitty-gritty of daily life for families struggling to cope with major losses due to illness or disability. Janelle’s products – on topics such as grief and loss, finding support, an…

Janelle has that rare combination of skills and sensitivity that allows a person to immediately feel that they are not alone, that it is okay to grieve in whatever way feels comfortable, and that, ultimately, there is hope and a chance for renewal even when one feels that they can’t go on. ~ Tracy L.

I met Janelle Breese-Biagioni over 23 years ago. She is focused and dedication to helping others. I have observed Janelle take a project and work until every aspect reaches its fulfillment. She is a caring and nurturing leader. ~ Yasmin John-Thorpe, Author

Janelle is a kind soul. Her experience, knowledge, unparalleled thoughtfulness and genuine approach make it easy to talk with her. ~ Tori D

Janelle is a compassionate and thoughtful expert on dealing with grief at all levels. Her workshop with our clients who are living with loss after an acquired brain injury went beyond my expectations. Her caring and concern for the people and issues presented to her were evident in the personal and real dialogue that ensued. Her ability to connect on an individual level is comforting. I have no pr…

I have known and admired Janelle for many years. Janelle’s love for and commitment to family and friends and her passionate work in the world of grief and loss have endeared her to many. What she has learned from her personal experiences with loss, her depth of knowledge and understanding of the grieving process, her positive outlook on life, and her natural ability to communicate effectively ar…